Fund Aims to Support Next Generation of B.C. Farmers | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

Funding Announced to Help New B.C. Farmers Grow Their Operations

Victoria, B.C. (Rural Roots Canada) – A new round of federal and provincial funding will give new and early-stage farmers in British Columbia a leg up in launching or strengthening their agricultural operations. The New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program is reopening for applications. Delivered through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), it supports new farmers in developing or updating business plans, pre…

New B.C. fund to help next generation of farmers grow businesses

New farmers in British Columbia can now apply to the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program, offered by the Government of B.C., to develop or update their farm business plans for growing their operations. The aim of this program is to encourage income growth, commercial viability and financial sustainability. Supported by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), farmers eligible for this program can also apply …

Fund aims to support next generation of B.C. farmers | Columbia Valley, Cranbrook, East Kootenay, Elk Valley, Kimberley, Ktunaxa Nation

The New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program will be opening for eligible farmers in B.C. to apply to develop or update a farm business plan and prepare a growth strategy for their farm operations. Eligible farmers will also be able to apply for funding to implement their growth strategy, including support for on-farm infrastructure and other investments, in spring 2026. “New and young farmers are the future of agriculture in Canada,” said …